ˈrittoch, rittock
(See quots.)
| 1805 Barry Orkney 303 The Greater Tern,..which is here known by the name of the Rittoch, appears only in summer. 1813 Montagu Ornith. Dict. Suppl., Tern, Common,..Extends to the Orkney and Zetland Islands, where..they are known by the..names of Tarrock.., Rittock or Rippock. |